Zakir Hussain
Biography
Zakir Hussain works in sound. Born March 9, 1951 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Monkey Man (2024) as Tabla Maestro
- Bombers (2019) as Somu Da
- Heat and Dust (1983) as Inder Lal, Anne's landlord
- A Tribute To Ismail Merchant (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Chaalis Chauraasi (2012) as Toby
- Saaz (1997)
- Tabla Beat Science: Talamanam Sound Clash (2003)
- Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless (2006) as self
- Remember Shakti - The Way Of Beauty (2008)
- Khayal (1987)
- Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions (2014) as Zakir Hussain
- Jazz in Marciac 2018 - Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, Chris Potter - (2018) as Tabla
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zakir Hussain best known for?
Zakir Hussain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Monkey Man (2024), Heat and Dust (1983).
When and where was Zakir Hussain born?
Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Zakir Hussain have?
Zakir Hussain has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2024.
What is Zakir Hussain's background in cinema and television?
Zakir Hussain Qureshi (9 March 1951 – 15 December 2024) was an Indian tabla player, composer, arranger, percussionist, music producer and film actor. The eldest son of esteemed tabla player Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain was widely regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation and one of its finest percussionists....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Monkey Man (2024) as Tabla Maestro — aged about 73
- Heat and Dust (1983) as Inder Lal, Anne's landlord — aged about 32
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